Reflecting on an incredible body of work, Tony, EMMY, and five-time GRAMMY Award-nominated singer, songwriter, actor, and philanthropist Josh Groban has unveiled his newly curated career-spanning collection, Gems, out now.
This 18-track retrospective body of work collates essential highlights from his storied career to date alongside two brand new songs, “Be Alright” and “Open Hands.” To celebrate this release, Josh delivered a bright and empowering performance of “Be Alright” on Good Morning America earlier this morning. He also performed “Be Alright” on this season of American Idol when he was a guest mentor alongside Ashanti and Artist-in-Residence Jelly Roll.
Encompassing over two decades of definitive anthems, Gems traces Groban’s impact on popular culture throughout his illustrious career. Among many highlights, it boasts the 3x-Platinum signature anthem “You Raise Me Up.” He famously performed the latter during a NASA tribute to the crew of Space Shuttle Columbia at Super Bowl XXXVIII and as a surprise for Oprah Winfrey at her 50th birthday. It also includes the Billboard Adult Contemporary #1 “To Where You Are”. Plus, it showcases his versatility with the likes of the Beauty and the Beast Original Motion Picture Soundtrack standout “Evermore” as well as fan favorite show stopping renditions of “Over The Rainbow” from The Wizard of Oz, “Pure Imagination” from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, and Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” Not to mention, it includes his duet with Kelly Clarkson on “All I Ask of You” from The Phantom of the Opera.
Gems also shares its name with his much-anticipated five-night run at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace: Josh Groban: Gems — Exclusive Las Vegas Engagement. The special nightly sets kick off next week on Friday, May 9, and continue on May 10, 14, 16 & 17. For tickets, go HERE.
Later this year, Josh will grace the stage at The Hollywood Bowl, for two nights, on September 5 and 6. These very special shows will see him perform songs from Gems and beyond with accompaniment from Thomas Wilkins and the LA Philharmonic. Get tickets HERE.
Be on the lookout for a lot more from Josh Groban very soon.
GEMS TRACKLISTING:
- Be Alright
- Alla Luce del Sole
- You Are Loved (Don’t Give Up)
- You Raise Me Up
- To Where You Are
- Awake
- Granted
- Pure Imagination (from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory)
- You’re Still You
- Evermore
- Open Hands
- February Song
- Over The Rainbow (from The Wizard of Oz)
- When You Say You Love Me
- All I Ask Of You (from The Phantom of the Opera) [with Kelly Clarkson]
- Bridge over Troubled Water
- Per Te
- The Impossible Dream